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Federal, state and local police said an investigation that began in October 2013 ended last month with arrests and seizures. Police said the drugs came from Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the New York City area and were destined for Manchester.

"They conducted 13 search warrants, and in those search warrants, they were able to recover and seize over 3,000 30 mg oxycodone pills, which have a street value of just under $92,000," said Manchester Sgt. Brian O'Keefe.

During one of the raids on Aug. 26 at a Beech Street residence, a woman was shot by a federal law enforcement officer, and suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. Police said she was not among those arrested.

Police said nine people were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including oxycodone.

"These people will all be charged federally and not locally, which carries a more enhanced penalty," O'Keefe said.

Two of those arrested had an encounter with police in January, but in that case, they were the victims and were handcuffed by burglars during a home invasion.

"It goes to show the public that drug sales are not a victimless or harmless crime," O'Keefe said. "You have crimes of a serious nature as a result of the drug trade."

Also seized were almost $60,000 in cash, handguns and motor vehicles.

Police said the arrests have put a serious dent in the illegal trafficking of prescription drugs in the Queen City.

"And we believe, based on the intel and the investigation that took place, that the bulk of the pills were being sold in Manchester," O'Keefe said.

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is investigating the Beech Street shooting. There's no word yet whether they investigators made a finding if that shooting was justified.

Police also said they are anticipating that more arrests will be made as result of the raids.